The Modern Motor Engineer
Language: English
Published by The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, London, 1953
- Hardcover
- Used
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 93.66
Quantity: 1 available
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**THE MODERN MOTOR ENGINEER — ARTHUR W. JUDGE** **Complete Five-Volume Set — April 1953 Reprint — Original Publisher's Bindings — Extensively Illustrated** London: The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, 1953. Complete matching five-volume set, with all five volumes explicitly stating **“Reprinted April 1953.”** Original black publisher's cloth bindings with gilt spine lettering. An extensive mid-twentieth-century reference work covering the construction, maintenance, adjustment and repair of motor vehicles, together with practical workshop methods and garage management. Volumes I–IV contain detailed explanations of automotive engineering, illustrated throughout with photographs, sectional drawings, mechanical diagrams, tables and folding technical plates. Volume V provides supplementary technical data sheets and vehicle wiring diagrams. **Condition: Very Good overall.** Original matching black cloth bindings, generally sound and well preserved, with light shelf wear, minor rubbing and occasional marks. Pages generally clean with some age-related toning. Numerous technical illustrations and folding diagrams present. Individual plates have not been independently collated. No dust jackets. A complete, matching April 1953 reprint set, particularly appealing to collectors of British motoring history, vintage automotive engineering and classic vehicle restoration literature. Carefully packed and dispatched from Spain. International tracked shipping available. **WantThatBook Antiquarian Books** — From a privately assembled collection built over more than 30 years. Photographs form part of the condition description.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Modern Motor Engineer
- Author
- Arthur W. Judge
- Publisher
- The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, London
- Publication year
- 1953
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
- Item weight
- 7 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 34 centimeters width by 28 centimeters height by 20 centimeters depth
- Seller catalogs
- Antique Books
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| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 5 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 100.07 | £ 108.41 |
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Rare, Antiquarian & Collectable Books | Provenance Copies | Art, Dance & Historical Publications | Carefully Described & Securely Packed. Welcome to WantThatBook. Based in Spain and operated by lifelong book collector Anthony Burt, WantThatBook specialises in rare, antiquarian, collectible, and out-of-print books, journals, magazines, and ephemera. Our stock ranges from eighteenth and nineteenth-century works to twentieth-century specialist publications, literary works, art journals, dance and theatre magazines, academic texts, and books with notable provenance. Many items originate from carefully curated private libraries and collections, including books bearing bookplates, inscriptions, ownership signatures, and historical associations that add to their interest and collectability. Every book is individually inspected and described as accurately as possible. We aim to provide clear condition reports, detailed photographs, and honest assessments of any faults, repairs, annotations, or signs of age. We understand that collectors value accuracy and transparency when purchasing books online. Particular areas of interest include: • Antiquarian and illustrated books • Provenance and association copies • Art, architecture, and design publications • Dance, theatre, and performance archives • Historical and scholarly works • Collectable magazines and journals • Out-of-print and hard-to-find titles • Local history and travel literature All books are carefully packed using protective materials to ensure they arrive safely. Valuable and fragile items receive additional reinforcement and are dispatched with appropriate tracking and insurance where required. We are always happy to answer questions, provide additional photographs, or discuss condition in greater detail before purchase. Whether you are a collector, researcher, institution, or simply searching for a special book, thank you for visiting WantThatBook. We hope you find something of interest among our shelves.…
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